I see Canada is pretty well represented on the loudspeaker market, even though the brand names are more or less obscure in other regions of the world. One of the less obscure manufacturers is Totem Acoustics, which celebrates its twentieth anniversary this year. To mark the event, the Montreal manufacturer planned a special edition loudspeaker, called The One.

This si actually a special edition of the existing Model One, the speaker that not only inaugurated the entire speaker line twenty years ago, but also the only speaker the manufacturer produced up until 1992.

The new product is based on the sheer strength of the original Model One, and will be available in a strictly limited edition. Among the highlights of The One we find bi-wired WBT Platinum binding posts, improved internal bracing and upgrades to key components within the crossover to facilitate bi-wiring. The redesigned loudspeaker is claimed to improve the midrange and make the high frequencies smoother. Unfortunately, The One won’t be running at full capacity out-of-the box, because, according to the manufacturer, the speakers require a massive 150-200 hour break-in period.

This limited edition model also features a 25mm aluminum dome tweeter, a 140mm bass driver and 7.2litre cabinet. Audiophiles will have to dig a bit deeper in their pockets, as a single loudspeaker is expected to sell for £2,300.